Joakim Noah Challenges Chicagoans To Stand Up To Violence In Powerful PSA

For decades, Chicago has faced violence issues. It is no secret "The Windy City," especially its south side, is stricken with grief on a daily basis. According to the Chicago Tribune, as of July 28, there have been 1,254 shooting victims in Chicago so far in 2014. There were 2,185 shooting victims in all of 2013.

One Chicago resident taking a stand is Joakim Noah. The Bulls center brought his intimidation to video with a PSA that aired last Friday. The PSA, filmed in conjunction with Noah's foundation, the Noah's Arc Foundation, and the Chicago Sun-Times, challenged Chicago to "stand-up."